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Re: Who will be most improved next year?

Wesley received my insignificant vote. Based on this past season, the only thing really missing from his game was extra bulk and stamina. A full year of Big12 weight training and this guy could really become the special player that he showed in flashes last season. For a freshman he played very very well, as a sophomore I expect to see a nice progression in his game. Wesley's Junior year is the year that gets me thinking about how good this kid could be. After two seasons of development I can see Wesley becoming a First Team All Big12 player and having a monster year. The future seems bright with this kid.

Re: Who will be most improved next year?

I think Rahshon will be the most improved player. He will be a senior on a young team that needs someone to step up, and I think he can do it. He will work on going off of the dribble and taking the ball closer to the rim for his shots, and if he can do that, he should be able to greatly improve his offensive scoring ability. He is already a great defender and we need him out there, so long as he can create his own shots.

Re: Who will be most improved next year?

Originally Posted by mjones34

Another one to consider is Cory Johnson. He showed he had great fundamentals. If he can improve his tenacity, strength and speed, he will be a formidable player

I do not believe this guy is a legitimate Big 12 player...and I don't care who he was recruited by coming out of HS. He signed with us and I see nothing more than a practice player that is using up a scholarship.

Not trying to be harsh here but usually saying a guy has "great fundamentals" is some sort of code-speak for "slow and unathletic" (which this kid is).

And make no mistake, everybody would be a better player if they improved their strength and speed/quickness!! The bottom line, in my opinion, is that this kid is too small to play inside and too slow to play outside in the Big 12.

Hey, while they are making him stronger, faster, and quicker...maybe they can make him grow about 4 inches!!

I cheer for two teams, Iowa State and whoever is playing the hawkeyes.

Re: Who will be most improved next year?

Originally Posted by pulse

I think Cory Johnson will be the most improved. He was only a freshman and he has fantastic potential. I think he will have the greatest improvement.

Kevin Durant, DJ Augustin, Darrell Arthur, Greg Oden, Michael Conley Jr, and the list goes on were "only freshmen". The difference is they could all play big time college basketball...In my opinion Cory Johnson cannot. I would love to be wrong about this but I frankly am not seeing all of this "fantastic potential"...what specifically is the evidence of this?

I cheer for two teams, Iowa State and whoever is playing the hawkeyes.

Re: Who will be most improved next year?

Originally Posted by cyclone#1

Kevin Durant, DJ Augustin, Darrell Arthur, Greg Oden, Michael Conley Jr, and the list goes on were "only freshmen". The difference is they could all play big time college basketball...In my opinion Cory Johnson cannot. I would love to be wrong about this but I frankly am not seeing all of this "fantastic potential"...what specifically is the evidence of this?

Even trying to compare CJ to the above list is unfair, imo. If we are going to expect freshman to contribute like the above we are all going to be disappointed. I know these are different times but don't most players develop the first few years and then really contribute their final two? Paul Shirley as an example. I think Stevie Johnson struggled his first two years before he found his role the last two. CJ was never going to be anywhere near Durants level but he seems smart has good size and 3 more years. I think he can be a good player, just give an 18 year old a chance!
That said, I think WJ will be the most improved. MT a close 2nd being his main focus will now be on scoring.

Re: Who will be most improved next year?

Originally Posted by cyclone#1

Kevin Durant, DJ Augustin, Darrell Arthur, Greg Oden, Michael Conley Jr, and the list goes on were "only freshmen". The difference is they could all play big time college basketball...In my opinion Cory Johnson cannot. I would love to be wrong about this but I frankly am not seeing all of this "fantastic potential"...what specifically is the evidence of this?

Well nobody said you had an eye for talent, so don't be down on yourself. I hope you aren't comparing Cory Johnson to Durant, Oden, and Augustin because we weren't. Those guys aren't normal freshmen and they only reason they are college freshmen in the first place is because the NBA changed their rules on playing in the NBA.

The evidence you speak of is just by watching him play. I saw similar potential in Paul Shirley too when he was a freshman. You can see the potential in him by his hustle, his offensive skills, and his passion for the game. He will be a major player on our team in the future.

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